Calving season is underway at Evergreen Lake, where multiple cows have given birth in the past week, and it's creating a dangerous situation on the path near the lake. Female elk are highly protective of their young and can become aggressive toward people or other animals who gets too close. Volunteer “elk watchers” said a dog broke a leg after being charged by an elk on Memorial Day. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/life/animals/evergreen-lake-elk-calves-danger-watchers/73-2d841aa3-e50e-4c3a-a891-d4531138ca4c ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.